CVE-2026-1498
LDAP Injection in WatchGuard Fireware OS Allows Sensitive Data Access
Publication date: 2026-01-30
Last updated on: 2026-01-30
Assigner: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| watchguard | fireware_os | From 12.0 (inc) to 12.11.6 (inc) |
| watchguard | fireware_os | From 12.5 (inc) to 12.5.15 (inc) |
| watchguard | fireware_os | From 2025.1 (inc) to 2026.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-90 | The product constructs all or part of an LDAP query using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended LDAP query when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-1498 is an LDAP Injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to exploit an exposed authentication or management web interface to retrieve sensitive information from a connected LDAP authentication server. Additionally, if the attacker has a valid user's passphrase, they can authenticate as that LDAP user using only a partial identifier. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive information from an LDAP authentication server, which could lead to unauthorized access to personal or protected data. Such unauthorized data exposure and access could negatively impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access. However, no specific compliance impact details are provided in the resources. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the LDAP authentication server. It also allows an attacker with a valid user's passphrase to impersonate that user by authenticating with only a partial identifier, potentially leading to unauthorized access to systems and data. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-1498 LDAP Injection vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS, you should update your Fireware OS to version 12.11.7 if you are using the 12.x branch, or to version 2026.1 if you are using the 2025.1 branch. No workaround is available, so applying these updates is the immediate and recommended step to resolve the issue. [1]